MOTORCYCLE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS IN JAKARTA

Abstract

After the economic crisis in 1997, motorcycles become a popular transport mode in Indonesian cities.
However this condition leads to large number of violation and accident rate. This study tried to discuss how
this problem started and what possible measure can be taken to solve the problems, mainly based on literature
review. The traffic data used were compiled from the data provided by PT Pamintori Cipta. Interview survey
was conducted to find people perception of motorcycles issues. The conclusion suggests that there is a need
of further comprehensive study to find out what condition that makes motorcyclists voluntary return to use
public transport and social engineering and intensive training program should be implemented for younger
generation to improve traffic condition in Jakarta.

Keywords : motorcycle violation, traffic safety, and public transport.